Tag Archives: Messiah

The Ultimate Epiphany

Posted on January 7, 2024 by mitchteemley

Dictionaries define epiphany as a sudden or divine revelation. The annual celebration called Epiphany, traditionally on January 6th, commemorates the ultimate epiphany: the revelation that Yeshua Ha’Mashiach (Jesus the Messiah) came to save not only the people of Israel, but … Continue reading →

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Should Jesus Followers Celebrate Hanukkah?

Posted on December 18, 2022 by mitchteemley

The festival of Hanukkah begins today. Should Jesus followers celebrate it? Jesus did. With Malachi, the last of the Old Testament prophets, God’s presence seemed to cease. 400 years passed, during which time, like the 400 years the Israelites had … Continue reading →

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Worshipping in Captivity

Posted on April 6, 2020 by mitchteemley

Our communion and coffee tray We “did church” at home again yesterday, our new norm for Sundays. We even took communion with ordinary bread and an ordinary cup, temporarily made holy (set apart, dedicated) for the purpose. It was a … Continue reading →

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Should Jesus Followers Celebrate Hanukkah?

Posted on December 12, 2017 by mitchteemley

Jesus did. With Malachi, the last of the Old Testament prophets, God’s presence seemed to cease. 400 years passed, during which time, like the 400 years the Israelites had spent in Egypt, God was silent. Where was he? Had he … Continue reading →

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